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A Fort Collins Police Services car drives to the edge of the barricade tape around Colorado State University's Newton Plaza Oct. 12. Newton Plaza and the surrounding buildings were blocked off following an officer-involved shooting in the Microbiology Building.
ASCSU vice president, student witnesses express discontent with CSU communication during Oct. 12 shooting
Sophie Webb • October 13, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Collegian acknowledges that CSU community members involved in last night's events went through a traumatic...

United States Senate candidates John Hickenlooper and Mark Baisley debate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers Oct. 11.
US Senate candidates Hickenlooper, Baisley debate critical issues in LSC Theatre
Chloe Rios • October 13, 2026

Two candidates competing to represent Colorado in the United States Senate met at Colorado State University’s Lory Student...

A group of people talking to people at booths.
CSU faculty, students react to Trump Admin rescinding Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
Claire VanDeventer • October 13, 2026

The United States Department of Education formally ended protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX Sept. 28 as part...

Fort Collins Police Services officers prepare to expand the barrier tape around the Colorado State University Microbiology and Chemistry Buildings after an officer-involved shooting Oct. 12.
Breaking: Shots fired near CSU Microbiology Building, suspect transported to local hospital
Chloe Rios and Claire VanDeventer • October 12, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.  A shooting...

40th annual CANS Around The Oval wraps up final week of donations
Life and Culture
40th annual CANS Around The Oval wraps up final week of donations
Brandon Burgess • October 14, 2026

C.A.N.S. Around The Oval started in 1986 as the pet project of Colorado State University graduate student Victoria Keller and two others. C.A.N.S....

Event attendees try on hats at FoCo Fall Fest Oct. 9.
FoCo Fall Fest brings autumn-themed fun to Old Town Square
Chloe Bjork • October 13, 2026
A volunteer talks to event attendees during Northern Colorado Pride 2026 Oct. 4.
NoCo Equality hosts LGBTQ History Month celebration at FoCo Senior Center
Claire Nestor • October 8, 2026
Colorado State University quarterback K'saan Farrar (2) stares back at his teammates after a touchdown during CSU's game versus Oregon State University at Canvas Stadium Oct 3. CSU lost the game 56-26.
Sports
CSU football continues streak of losses, drops to Texas State 66-27
Jack Randels • October 15, 2026

SAN MARCOS — Kenny McClendon isn’t Superman. The first-time defensive coordinator was not an instant fix for a Colorado State football...

Stampa: Movie snobs are ruining movies
Opinion
Stampa: Movie snobs are ruining movies
Ava Stampa • October 15, 2026

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

White: We need to abolish fraternities
White: We need to abolish fraternities
Skylar White • October 6, 2026
Holy: Self-love aphorisms are misleading
Holy: Self-love aphorisms are misleading
Anastasia Holy • October 5, 2026
Collegian File Photo
Science
CSU researchers test AR ‘X-ray vision’ technology for judging distance in blocked-visibility situations
David Martinez • October 12, 2026

Research being conducted at Colorado State University is bringing technology once thought to be science fiction one step closer to reality. Augmented...

Ruth Tucker, a master instructor at Colorado State University, dips a burning wooden skewer into a beaker full of vinegar and baking soda during an in-class demonstration Oct. 1. Her students watched as the carbon dioxide produced by the chemical reaction extinguished the flame.
A CSU master instructor is bringing firepower back to chemistry class
Kooper Hahn Shagena • October 7, 2026
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CSU’s STEM 4 Kids club offers hands-on space for youth science education
Lilly Vollmar • September 30, 2026
Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosts ceramic ghost-making class
Arts and Entertainment
Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosts ceramic ghost-making class
Claire Nestor • October 15, 2026

To ring in the spooky season, Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosted a Halloween-themed art class Sunday, Oct. 11. This class was part of their...

Photo Courtesy of John Eisele and Colorado State University Theatre
CSU Theatre brings haunting tale of Dracula to life with a feminist twist
Claire Nestor • October 13, 2026
Horoscopes Oct. 11-17
Horoscopes Oct. 11-17
Sophia Joy Cailene • October 12, 2026
Review: 'Primetime' resides in a moral purgatory
Review: ‘Primetime’ resides in a moral purgatory
Olivia Kyazze • October 8, 2026
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan • May 4, 2023
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4 Reasons Teeth Straightening Is One Of The Most Rewarding Smile Investments
October 15, 2026

Image source Crooked or crowded teeth can make you feel less confident about your smile. You may find yourself holding back your smile...

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